Nov 18, 2024, 05:50 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a seven-game ban and a £100,000 fine by the English Football Association (FA) for using abusive language and bringing the game into disrepute during an interview on Uruguayan television in June. The ban only applies to English club football and not
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Adrien Rabiot and Lucas Digne combined perfectly to celebrate their 50th international caps to give France a 3-1 away win against Italy in the Nations League Group A2 decider as they finished top of the table on Sunday. Rabiot grabbed a brace after being set up twice by Digne, whose screamer of a free kick
Jeff Kassouf Nov 17, 2024, 05:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Orlando Pride advanced to their first NWSL Championship on Sunday with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Current in the semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando. Pride forward Barbra Banda scored the equalizer in the 53rd minute before 38-year-old captain Marta scored
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 17, 2024, 01:20 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS — United States midfielder Tim Weah said he has “moved on” from the red card he received at Copa América against Panama, though he admitted it “played
Nov 17, 2024, 07:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions France manager Didier Deschamps has expressed concern over the growing mental stresses his players face with the congested football calendar and accentuated exposure via social media. Deschamps has faced regular questions about the mental health of Kylian Mbappé in particular, with the Real Madrid forward having
Open Extended Reactions The Premier League has paused for the final international break of 2024, but while the leading players are away representing their countries, the recruitment teams at the top clubs are drawing up plans for the January transfer window and plotting the moves that could transform or save their hopes and ambitions for
ESPN News Services Nov 16, 2024, 05:43 PM ET Hungary assistant coach Adam Szalai was in “stable” condition after he was evacuated from the Nations League game against the Netherlands, the Hungarian Football Federation said on Saturday. The game at the Johan Cruyff Stadium was halted after seven minutes when Szalai suffered what looked to
Germany dismantled visitors Bosnia and Herzegovina 7-0 on Saturday with a statement win and two goals apiece from Florian Wirtz and Tim Kleindienst to secure top spot in their Nations League group A3 with a game to spare. The Germans, who had already qualified for next year’s quarterfinals of the competition, are on 13 points
Jeff Kassouf Nov 16, 2024, 03:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced as the Spirit defeated reigning champion NJ/NY Gotham FC 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Saturday at Audi Field to advance to next week’s NWSL Championship. The two teams played to a 1-1
Nov 16, 2024, 01:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of five coaches who are to work in Rúben Amorim’s backroom staff. The former Sporting CP coach has hired several of the team who helped him win two Primeira League titles during his tenure in Portugal. Editor’s Picks 2 Related
Associated Press Nov 16, 2024, 10:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor, she announced on Saturday as the club extended her contract in a sign of support. The 23-year-old has played in all of Bayern’s games in the Women’s Champions League this season
Nov 16, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo discussed the timeline around his potential retirement after setting a new record for most international wins in men’s football on Friday. Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 with their talisman scoring twice, including an acrobatic bicycle kick, to seal a UEFA Nations League quarterfinals spot for
Nov 16, 2024, 03:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions France will be out to avenge their defeat from earlier this year when they take on Italy in a UEFA Nations League clash at the San Siro in Milan on Sunday, defender Lucas Digne said. Italy secured a 3-1 comeback win at the Parc des Princes
Open Extended Reactions A full beer can thrown from the stands struck Mexico coach Javier Aguirre in the head after the final whistle of a 2-0 away loss to Honduras in the first leg of a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal. The incident left Aguirre with a bloody head injury and occurred when he approached Honduras
Jeff Kassouf Nov 15, 2024, 05:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kansas City Current forward and 2024 NWSL Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga will be available for Sunday’s high-profile semifinal against the Orlando Pride, but Current head coach Vlatko Andonovski said he is unsure how much she will play. “She was able to get through
ESPN News Services Nov 15, 2024, 07:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The UEFA Nations League match between Romania and Kosovo was suspended in stoppage time with the score 0-0 in Bucharest on Friday. There were scuffles between players from both teams and Kosovo players walked off the pitch. UEFA did not explain why the
Nov 15, 2024, 07:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Paul Pogba will leave Juventus after the Serie A club confirmed the termination of his contract by mutual consent on Friday. Pogba’s contract will officially end on Nov. 30, Juventus said, and he will then become a free agent. “The club wishes Paul the very best
Nov 15, 2024, 08:47 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Claudio Ranieri has described his return to Roma as “fate” after the Italian coach was appointed as head coach of the Serie A club for a third time. The Premier League-winning manager led the team between 2009 and 2011 and returned for a two-month stint in
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 15, 2024, 08:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Rúben Amorim has said he doesn’t feel “the weight” of Manchester United‘s history as he prepares to start his reign as the club’s new head coach. Amorim arrived in Manchester on Monday after being appointed as Erik ten Hag’s successor on a two-and-a-half year
Nov 15, 2024, 04:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has said he has no regrets after leaving Manchester United in the summer as he continues to make his mark in Italy. McTominay has scored three goals in 10 games since arriving at Napoli, who are top of Serie A. Editor’s Picks